YEARLY HIGH
1.5661 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.8015 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1566 UYU

2018 ARS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.8015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7647 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5040 to the December average rate of 0.8525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5661 was down 16.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,831 UYU
2017 Average 8,673 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 4,007 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,823.33 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5692
0.7859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3681, compared to 0.9452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3205 UYU (High: 1.1469 / Low: 0.8265). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 UYU (High: 1.4103 / Low: 1.3902).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3205
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1996 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7997), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2958 (-16.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5040
2017 Avg (January) 1.7997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5661 1.4476 1.5040
February 1.4702 1.4039 1.4392
March 1.4103 1.3902 1.4042
April 1.4075 1.3813 1.3981
May 1.3756 1.2094 1.2833
June 1.2522 1.0841 1.1799
July 1.1540 1.0830 1.1297
August 1.1469 0.8265 1.0508
September 0.8850 0.8015 0.8512
October 0.9186 0.8371 0.8890
November 0.9250 0.8292 0.8977
December 0.8801 0.8406 0.8525